In Tamil Nadu, DPH urges health officials to diligently follow guidelines to prevent spread of dengue
7 months, 1 week ago

In Tamil Nadu, DPH urges health officials to diligently follow guidelines to prevent spread of dengue

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has asked district health officers to strictly follow the district action plan to control and prevent dengue. In a letter to district health officials, the Director of Public Health, T.S. He issued instructions that the guidelines on collection of reports of fever from government and private hospitals; vector surveillance methods; activities to reduce source of breeding of mosquitoes; and engaging of domestic breeding checkers, be followed diligently. The district health officials have been urged to conduct source reduction activities to prevent breeding of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes that carry and spread the infection.

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Advisory against dengue in Tiruchi
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Advisory against dengue in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

The district administration has urged people to take precautionary measures and undergo treatment if they had symptoms of dengue and other seasonal diseases. In a statement here, Tiruchi Collector M. Pradeep Kumar said that people could be affected by monsoon-related diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, influenza, typhoid, and cold and fever. The public, especially children and expectant mothers, should …

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention

The Hindu  

Tiruchi Corporation is stepping up efforts to detect and check dengue during the monsoon. The corporation has identified 43 hot spots in the city where dengue is prevalent and has implemented various preventive measures to reduce the spread of the disease. These measures include spraying insecticides, anti-mosquito fogging, dusting chlorine, conducting special camps, and sending live mosquito samples to check …

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action
2 months, 1 week ago

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action

Hindustan Times  

Urban development minister AK Sharma chaired a meeting to discuss dengue awareness and control measures. The meeting focused on addressing water stagnation issues, implementing preventive measures, and raising public awareness. Key officials from the health department, urban local bodies, and RWA (Resident Welfare Association) officials were present to provide updates and discuss strategies for dengue prevention and control.

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India
3 months ago

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India

India TV News  

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne ailment because of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can lead to extreme infection if not addressed in time. Use Mosquito Nets Sleeping below a mosquito net presents a bodily barrier to prevent mosquitoes from biting you for the duration of the night. Eliminate Breeding Sites Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so it's crucial to eliminate ability …

Dengue surge | Control measures intensified in Coimbatore district
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue surge | Control measures intensified in Coimbatore district

The Hindu  

The Health Department has intensified control measures against dengue in Coimbatore district following a gradual rise in the number of cases. Health Department officials say that the number of dengue cases reported this year is higher than that of the previous year due to various factors, primarily because of prolonged rain of the southwest monsoon. To deal with the current …

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has notified dengue as an 'epidemic disease' and introduced regulations, which allow authorities to penalise those who disobey its orders or fail to take measures to stop breeding of mosquitoes. "In exercise of the power conferred by section 3 of The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020, the Government of Karnataka hereby notifies Dengue fever, including severe …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Karnataka notifies dengue as epidemic disease after unprecedented 25,408 cases reported in 2024 With an unprecedented 25,408 dengue cases reported in the State this year, Karnataka has notified dengue fever, including severe forms of this vector borne disease, as an Epidemic Disease. Government to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 pandemic management before Cabinet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the …

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases

India TV News  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, the state government on Tuesday notified dengue fever, including severe forms of it, as an epidemic disease and made regulations to amend the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020. 10 beds in a ward must be allotted at every hospital for dengue cases.Free mosquito nets must be provided to slum residents." The state …

Tackle Seasonal Diseases Effectively, Rajanarsimha Tells Officials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tackle Seasonal Diseases Effectively, Rajanarsimha Tells Officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:In order to effectively tackle the rise in seasonal diseases across the state, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Thursday directed heads of departments and district medical and health officers to go on field visits and submit comprehensive reports on the preventive and remedial measures being taken in districts to combat seasonal diseases. He said district control rooms must submit updated …

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the wake of the increasing cases of dengue in GHMC limits, MA&UD principal secretary Dana Kishore urged the officials to initiate proper measures to check the spread of the disease. Dana Kishore directed the officials to take strict measures to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya which spread through mosquito bite. The principal secretary …

Adilabad Admin Unveils Urban Dengue Plan
4 months ago

Adilabad Admin Unveils Urban Dengue Plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Dengue cases are rising at an alarming rate in the erstwhile Adilabad district and the district administration came up with an Urban Dengue Action Plan to control the rising dengue cases in the Adilabad municipality. Dengue-positive cases are on the rise in Adilabad, Mancherial and Nirmal districts while Malaria cases are on the rise in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. …

Preventive steps to control dengue insufficient: Karnataka High Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Preventive steps to control dengue insufficient: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that the steps taken by the authorities, particularly the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on containing dengue is more on the curative front, the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday said actions initiated on the preventive front are insufficient. Too few identified On BBMP’s claim that it had identified 51 mosquito breeding hotspots, the Bench observed that the number of …

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A recent study reported a significant surge in consumer searches related to dengue testing and treatment services, reflecting the ongoing struggle with a severe dengue outbreak. Data comparing April-June 2024 to January-March 2024 showed a 33 per cent increase in queries for dengue-related services, and a 20 per cent rise in demand for doctors specialising in dengue treatment. In …

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As dengue cases are seeing a huge spike in India, especially in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Union Health Ministry on Friday held a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting and asked the states to be vigilant to contain the dengue outbreak. Chairing the high-level review meeting on the dengue situation and preparedness status in nine high-burden states, including Delhi, …

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor
4 months, 4 weeks ago

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor

The Hindu  

Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur said on Thursday that the city corporation and the Department of Health and Family Welfare have involved 300 students from 17 nursing colleges in the city for identifying dengue-causing water sources and destroying them by visiting houses in the jurisdiction of the civic body. Replying to questions by councillors on steps taken to contain the spread …

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report
5 months ago

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, which is seeing a surge in dengue cases, has been reporting an average of around 150 new cases per day, causing concern among authorities and residents alike, The Hindu reported. Tushar Giri Nath, the Chief Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, reportedly instructed zonal officials to promptly implement necessary actions in their respective areas to control the viral …

Karnataka: Education department asks schools to take up spraying, fogging
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Education department asks schools to take up spraying, fogging

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the rise in dengue cases in the state, the Department of School Education and Literacy has issued a circular to all government, aided and unaided schools to undertake preventive measures and curb the spread of vector-borne diseases. The department has instructed schools to clear accumulated water on and near school premises and dispose of wet waste immediately to …

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: In response to the dengue situation in Karnataka, the state government has issued a directive outlining comprehensive measures to prevent and control the spread. It also mandates the creation of similar Control Rooms/War Rooms in all districts and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to monitor and collect data on dengue cases in their respective areas. This task force will …

Dakshina Kannada DHO cautions dengue patients against consuming paracetamol without consulting doctor
5 months, 1 week ago

Dakshina Kannada DHO cautions dengue patients against consuming paracetamol without consulting doctor

The Hindu  

Dakshina Kannada District Health and Family Welfare Officer H.R. Thimmaiah has cautioned people with dengue against consuming paracetamol tablets without consulting a doctor. District Vector-Borne Disease Control Officer Naveenchandra Kulal said that there is no medicine specifically prescribed to get rid of dengue, the spread of which can be controlled only by destroying breeding spots of dengue-causing mosquitoes, which breed …

Focus on High Burden States to Check Dengue, Create 24/7 Helpline Number: Nadda to Officials
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Focus on High Burden States to Check Dengue, Create 24/7 Helpline Number: Nadda to Officials

News 18  

Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Wednesday insisted focusing on high burden states and regions where outbreaks of dengue are frequently reported and directed the officials to create a 24/7 central helpline number for dengue prevention and awareness. Nadda, who chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation across the country, directed AIIMS and all central government hospitals …

MP criticises State government for ‘non-preparedness to face dengue’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

MP criticises State government for ‘non-preparedness to face dengue’

The Hindu  

Jagadish Shettar, MP, criticised the State government saying it was not prepared enough to face the spread of dengue. Speaking to reporters after a visit to the district civil hospital in Belagavi, Mr. Shettar said that he felt that the measures being taken to contain the epidemic were not adequate. “I would urge the State government to face the public …

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow

India Today  

As the monsoon brings heavy rainfall to Bangalore, there has been a rise in Dengue cases. Keep the following information in mind: Severe dengue can be life-threatening and requires hospital care if the platelet counts decrease significantly. Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow If you or a family member develop symptoms of dengue, seek medical …

3,000 teams deployed to fight dengue in Bengaluru
5 months, 2 weeks ago

3,000 teams deployed to fight dengue in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Bengaluru seeing two suspected dengue deaths and a rise in cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is on high alert to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath, who addressed the media on Monday, said that the civic body is taking all possible measures to control the spread of dengue. He said that …

Dengue in Delhi: Health minister directs officials to intensify anti-larval activities
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue in Delhi: Health minister directs officials to intensify anti-larval activities

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Fogging will be intensified in Delhi. Health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday directed officials to intensify fogging and sanitation campaigns in dengue-prone areas, and asked chiefs of Delhi government hospitals to take necessary measures to take necessary measures to ensure the availability of medicines and beds for dengue patients in hospitals. “Saurabh Bharadwaj also issued instructions to the …

Sanitation necessary to prevent Dengue: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanitation necessary to prevent Dengue: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Dengue cases increasing in Karnataka, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister Priyank Kharge has warned site owners to keep their vacant residential sites clean. Priyank has instructed officials to take precautionary measures to prevent dengue cases and instructed them to clean tanks, community toilets and open bins in the rural areas. The minister also said that authorities should …

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP seeks declaration of medical emergency in Karnataka over rising dengue cases

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Following the death of 11 year old boy Gagan, a resident of Bengaluru city owing to suspected dengue on Friday and the State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday urged the State Government to declare a ‘medical emergency situation.’ Lok Sabha member C.N. Manjunath, at a press conference in Bengaluru, asked the State Government to constitute a task …

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Due to a sharp increase in dengue cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the civic and administrative body of Bengaluru city, is considering imposing fines on property owners who neglect cleanliness on their premises. Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed all district deputy commissioners to initiate a comprehensive door-to-door campaign aimed at raising awareness about dengue across the state. …

3 killed in dengue spike in Hassan, Mysuru districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

3 killed in dengue spike in Hassan, Mysuru districts

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka is facing a surge in dengue cases, with Hassan district bearing the brunt of a severe outbreak, particularly affecting children, health officials familiar with the matter said. The dengue outbreak has also gripped Mysore district, claiming its first victim, 35-year-old Nagendra, a community health officer from Hunsur taluk. Mysore currently reports 479 active dengue cases, prompting proactive measures …

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed officials to intensify fever surveillance and take up all necessary precautionary measures to prevent spread of the vector-borne disease. The Chief Minister, who convened a meeting of officials from the BBMP and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, directed them to conduct special source reduction …

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases
6 months ago

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The district health department has highlighted the imminent threat of seasonal diseases in view of the monsoon’s onset. A meeting chaired by DMHO Dr Jagadeeswara Rao on Wednesday focused on preventive measures against diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and diseases transmitted by insects.The meeting emphasized the importance of community action in preventing these diseases. "It is necessary to …

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru
7 months, 1 week ago

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has recorded 172 cases in dengue the last 13 days, according to data shared by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Observing National Dengue Day on May 16, BBMP Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishor said the Health Department has constituted four teams for each ward to spray insecticides and carry out fogging. As Bengalruru has started to receive rainfall, the …

Punjab: Students from Class 8 to 12 to inspect homes near their schools every Friday for Dengue Prevention
1 year ago

Punjab: Students from Class 8 to 12 to inspect homes near their schools every Friday for Dengue Prevention

India TV News  

The Punjab State Government has initiated a proactive step to combat dengue within the state. In response to the increased risk of dengue following floods, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced an anti-dengue campaign titled 'Har Shukravar Dengue te Vaar.' Students from Classes 8 to 12 will perform dengue awareness activities The Mid-Day Meal Society of Punjab has …

Dengue, leptospirosis cases remain a concern in Ernakulam
1 year, 2 months ago

Dengue, leptospirosis cases remain a concern in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

Dengue fever cases continued to be reported from across Ernakulam since October 1, though the total number of suspected cases has declined compared to the corresponding period in September. The highest number of leptospirosis cases – 8 - was also reported on October 7. Kalamassery continued to have the highest number of cases among the regions that had reported dengue …

1 in 4 Families Report Dengue, Malaria; 73% Say Local Body Not Taking Any Measures: Survey - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

1 in 4 Families Report Dengue, Malaria; 73% Say Local Body Not Taking Any Measures: Survey - News18

News 18  

More and more states have been reporting cases of dengue and chikungunya this year, with West Bengal in the lead. A LocalCircles survey showed 73% respondents indicated no anti-mosquito fogging has been done in their area during the last 45 days despite rise in the case in Delhi and Mumbai. When asked if any of their family members had fallen …

Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital

India TV News  

Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu: With the number of dengue cases rising in the district, a special ward has been set up at the Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital to treat the patients affected by the disease. Ten to 15 dengue cases per day have been reported It is not a huge number currently. We have prepared to face any number …

GCC starts campaign to prevent H1N1 influenza and dengue
1 year, 2 months ago

GCC starts campaign to prevent H1N1 influenza and dengue

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation has intensified the drive to control dengue and H1N1 influenza after reports of a rise in cases in zones such as Adyar, Anna Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Tondiarpet, Royapuram, Teynampet, Perungudi and Sholinganallur. Councillors in zones such as Anna Nagar said there were reports of a rise in the number of cases in many areas. According to data …

363 persons currently under treatment for dengue in T.N. : Health Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

363 persons currently under treatment for dengue in T.N. : Health Minister

The Hindu  

In nine months, Tamil Nadu has reported 4,524 cases of dengue and three deaths. Briefing media persons on the precautionary measures being taken to prevent and control dengue and other seasonal illnesses, the Minister on Saturday said that fever wards were set up in all government hospitals. Instructions were issued to collect daily fever reports from 2,972 government and private …

Health dept. battling dengue fever uptick in Kozhikode, hotspots to be identified
1 year, 2 months ago

Health dept. battling dengue fever uptick in Kozhikode, hotspots to be identified

The Hindu  

After successfully containing a third episode of Nipah outbreak this month, the Health department in Kozhikode district is battling an uptick in dengue fever cases in recent days. Two confirmed and 18 suspected cases were reported on September 25 and four suspected cases on September 24 in government hospitals or health centres in the district. He said 249 dengue fever …

Tamil Nadu Public Health Act invoked for dengue control
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu Public Health Act invoked for dengue control

The Hindu  

In the wake of a surge in fever cases, especially dengue, in Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has invoked provisions of the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act 1939 relating to notifying cases of dengue to the local health authority and enforcing mosquito control activities. Failure to report a notifiable disease, failure to comply with notices …

Public cooperation for anti-dengue drive remains poor, says Greater Chennai Corporation
1 year, 3 months ago

Public cooperation for anti-dengue drive remains poor, says Greater Chennai Corporation

The Hindu  

As monsoon approaches, the Greater Chennai Corporation is gearing up to control the spread of dengue in the city. GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan said: “We are in contact with resident welfare associations, shop associations, and schools in the 17 lakh households within the Corporation limits. Now, we need to do more than screening and testing for infections.” City Health Officer …

Coimbatore district prepares to combat dengue ahead of the onset of Northeast monsoon
1 year, 3 months ago

Coimbatore district prepares to combat dengue ahead of the onset of Northeast monsoon

The Hindu  

The Coimbatore district administration has urged all the departments to take preventive measures against dengue ahead of the onset of the North-East Monsoon. District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati chaired a meeting with officials from various departments on Tuesday and directed them to ensure zero outbreak of dengue in the district. The interdepartmental meeting was attended by the Deputy Director of …

Vector-borne diseases: Lucknow residents can complain on this number
1 year, 3 months ago

Vector-borne diseases: Lucknow residents can complain on this number

Hindustan Times  

The district administration has released a number for the effective control of vector-borne diseases, following the increase in the number of dengue cases in the state capital. The Aedes egypti mosquito which causes dengue The urban development department’s helpline number 1533 and Lucknow-One app will be available for any complaint regarding vector-borne diseases. The divisional commissioner has directed health department …

Nipah outbreak in Kerala: Tamil Nadu on vigil, following Central guidelines to prevent disease spreading to State: Health Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Nipah outbreak in Kerala: Tamil Nadu on vigil, following Central guidelines to prevent disease spreading to State: Health Minister

The Hindu  

The Health Department was following the guidelines and protocols issued by the Union government to prevent Nipah virus infection, which claimed two lives in Kerala, from spreading to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Health Minister Ma. He said the staff from the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine were screening people coming from Kerala to Tamil Nadu via six districts that …

Dengue threat: Chief secretary holds review meeting
1 year, 3 months ago

Dengue threat: Chief secretary holds review meeting

The Hindu  

Health camps are being conducted in areas where fever instances are reported, the State government has said in a statement. Areas that report three or more cases of fever are reviewing the cause for fever and taking steps to check the spread, health officials have said. The statement was released after Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena conducted a review meeting …

Bengaluru: More than 3,200 dengue cases reported in two months, civic bodies asked to be vigilant
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru: More than 3,200 dengue cases reported in two months, civic bodies asked to be vigilant

Firstpost  

As many as 416 cases have come to light in September so far. The cases are on the rise because of stagnant rain waters, said Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, adding that pesticides are being sprayed in Bengaluru to get rid of mosquitoes, which carry the virus. Concerned over the alarming surge in the number of dengue cases in the …

Four fresh dengue cases pushes Ludhiana’s count to 97
1 year, 3 months ago

Four fresh dengue cases pushes Ludhiana’s count to 97

Hindustan Times  

With the dengue cases nearing the 100-mark in the district, the health department urged the public to take preventive measures seriously, highlighting the importance of eliminating potential mosquito breeding grounds. The urban counterparts have six active cases distributed across prominent locales including Bharat Nagar Chowk, Palm Apartment on Pakhowal road, New Shimla Puri, Daba road, Shimlapuri, Adarsh Nagar and Gopal …

Dengue hospitalisations on the rise in Pune city
1 year, 4 months ago

Dengue hospitalisations on the rise in Pune city

Hindustan Times  

PUNE The city hospitals have witnessed a surge in the number of dengue patients. The number of hospitalised due to dengue patients have also significantly increased in city private hospitals. Also, a significant number of dengue patients are taking treatment on an OPD basis,” said, Dr Sale. Currently, there are eleven dengue patients admitted to the hospital and 13 patients …

8 Dead, Over 4,000 Infected: Mamata Expresses Concern Over Dengue Cases in West Bengal
1 year, 4 months ago

8 Dead, Over 4,000 Infected: Mamata Expresses Concern Over Dengue Cases in West Bengal

News 18  

Eight people have died of dengue in West Bengal while 4,401 people have been infected till July 26, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday, expressing concern over the situation. Speaking in the assembly, Banerjee said dengue cases are on the rise this year as panchayats are unable to control the situation because they are yet to form the boards …

Drones to check vector breeding, spray pesticide in Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Drones to check vector breeding, spray pesticide in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Amid a rise in cases of mosquito-borne diseases due to the recent floods and waterlogging after rains, the Delhi government plans to deploy drones for monitoring breeding sites and spraying insecticide in inaccessible areas, according to officials aware of the matter. This year, Delhi reported 187 dengue cases till July 22 — the highest in the last six years in …

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